"Mr Justice Jeremy Johnson stated, 'I am sure that you could and should have reasonably foreseen the risk,' highlighting Warren's negligence in managing Bear, which had been pent up for weeks and was known to be aggressive."
"The judge noted that Esther Martin, who was 68 years old and had mobility issues, was attacked after trying to break up a fight between the dogs, leading to her tragic death."
"Evidence showed that Warren was aware of the dogs' strength, as he had previously struggled to control Bear when it escaped from his home just days before the fatal incident."
Ashley Warren was sentenced to 10 years and three months after his XL bully dog, Bear, mauled his mother-in-law, Esther Martin, to death. The incident occurred while Martin was caring for multiple dogs and a child at Warren's home. Bear had not been walked for four weeks prior to the attack. The judge emphasized Warren's awareness of the dog's aggressive potential and banned him from dog ownership indefinitely. Bear and another dog were euthanized at the scene, and Warren was arrested shortly after the attack.
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